Jacob Zuma has suspended MK Party parliamentary leader John Hlophe and overturned the decision to replace chief whip Colleen Makhubele with former finance minister Des van Rooyen. MK Party spokesperson Magesela Mzobe said Zuma acted after learning of parliamentary changes made: “without collective consultation” and ordered an investigation into Hlophe’s conduct. The move halts Van Rooyen’s appointment and keeps Makhubele in her position, highlighting growing internal divisions as Zuma tightens control over the MK caucus.